How do we make ‘whisky terroir’ more accessible?
‘Terroir’ is a concept that has relevance in whisky — but what does it mean exactly, and how do we convey its meaning more effectively?
The struggle for whisky identities
More and more nations are taking steps to establish regulations for local whisky production. But what could make one whisky’s bid for a protected identity better than, or preferable to, another’s?
Growing pains: comparing countries’ bids to protect their whisky
From England to Japan, countries are seeking to regulate how whiskies bearing their name are produced. How are these formal identities being constructed — and received?
The star power bolstering global gin brands
Drinkers are not the only ones enamoured with craft gin — it has also captured the interests, imaginations and investment of celebrities in the UK and US.
The cereal varieties making a splash in Scotch whisky
Wherever a single malt Scotch whisky may end up, its journey always begins with barley. How do distillers decide which variety to use?
Are we over-analysing whisky statistics?
For those who love getting their teeth into a juicy whisky industry statistic or report, the start of 2024 provided a veritable buffet.
Why whisky deserves a chance in your cocktail glass
What do rye whisky and Old Tom gin have in common? There are parallels to draw between these historical styles, both darlings of the cocktail milieu beloved by bartenders.